Sam has done an amazing job these last 2 days. Although I know this is an amazing opportunity for him, I am also aware ofhow much energy it tkes for an active 12 year old boy to hold it together while taking in all this information and spending the day with adults. So tonight, while he begged to go back to our room at the B & B and just sleep, we convinced him to make just one more stop with us. Please, Mom, can’t we just stop tomorrow?” “We are almost there, Sam. It won’t take long. We can leave soon after we get there if you’d like.” Reluctantly, he carried on. And then we came to a door marked the Oslo Reptile Park. Suddenly, all his exhaustion vanished and energy filled his being as he ran from exhibit to exhibit. Within 20 minutes they started their weekly feeding of the reptiles. OK so when they brought out the plastic container of dead mice, that is when I wanted to beg to go home. Instead, I found a cozy place in the corner to sit down and rest my eyes and be fed by the sound of Sam’s enthusiasm.